Faction?

CaIeb

CaIeb

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Are the faction prodigy 1.0 any good, they look sick and I want a versatile ski that can shred the park and still be awesome for the rest of the mountain, I have heard horror stories of factions durability, are they still toothpicks or can they take a beating?
 
I think it is the general consensus among NS that the 2018-19 Candide line had poor durability, Prodigies seemed to hold up better from that era and supposedly the current Candides should be much better. FWIW I had 2018 CT 2.0 and never had an issue so it definitely varied. I have 2020 prodigy 2.0s now and so far they are bombproof.

I would check out the 2.0 over the 1.0 unless you are strictly skiing park, waist width is better suited for all-mountain and they still are great in the park.
 
14216325:vermontana said:
I think it is the general consensus among NS that the 2018-19 Candide line had poor durability, Prodigies seemed to hold up better from that era and supposedly the current Candides should be much better. FWIW I had 2018 CT 2.0 and never had an issue so it definitely varied. I have 2020 prodigy 2.0s now and so far they are bombproof.

I would check out the 2.0 over the 1.0 unless you are strictly skiing park, waist width is better suited for all-mountain and they still are great in the park.
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I am thinking about getting Factions, did you use the warranty? And how does it work?
 
14216796:skidemon22 said:
Prodigies? No.. they ahvent.

CTs? Yes.
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I disagree. Prodigies has changed a lot. Candides too.

I would say that prodigies are more freestyle oriented all mountain skis. More snappier and buttery. And CTs are more for skiing and chargin.

So if you mostly wanna hit the park and occasionally shred groomers and stuff.. I'd suggest 2.0s mounted negative 2 or 3 cm from the dead center. Or as I use, the 3.0s, mounted negative 4cm from the dead center. And they just do it all.
 
14320122:DanielHanka said:
I disagree. Prodigies has changed a lot. Candides too.

I would say that prodigies are more freestyle oriented all mountain skis. More snappier and buttery. And CTs are more for skiing and chargin.

So if you mostly wanna hit the park and occasionally shred groomers and stuff.. I'd suggest 2.0s mounted negative 2 or 3 cm from the dead center. Or as I use, the 3.0s, mounted negative 4cm from the dead center. And they just do it all.
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At the time of writing that, the prodigy 1 and 2 were still the same as they had been for a few seasons. This season I believe the 1 got an all new design. They are on 3 year production/ design cycles (with a few exceptions due to manufacturing partners changing, CT3.0 is a good example)
 
14320149:skidemon22 said:
At the time of writing that, the prodigy 1 and 2 were still the same as they had been for a few seasons. This season I believe the 1 got an all new design. They are on 3 year production/ design cycles (with a few exceptions due to manufacturing partners changing, CT3.0 is a good example)
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Nerd
 
I just thought of a great way to make a versatile ski.

1) make a park ski

2) wait a couple of years for internet reviews to be posted claiming it's a great park ski

3) redesign it so it's an all mountain carver

4) wait for the new design to get reviews

5) TADA! web search says it's park and cruiser! perfect for the ubiquitous playground

This must be why the big boys keep redesigning. back and forth like a pendulum
 
14320149:skidemon22 said:
At the time of writing that, the prodigy 1 and 2 were still the same as they had been for a few seasons. This season I believe the 1 got an all new design. They are on 3 year production/ design cycles (with a few exceptions due to manufacturing partners changing, CT3.0 is a good example)
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I'm sorry. Didn't notice it's an old thread. My bad.
 
14320238:sarc said:
I just thought of a great way to make a versatile ski.

1) make a park ski

2) wait a couple of years for internet reviews to be posted claiming it's a great park ski

3) redesign it so it's an all mountain carver

4) wait for the new design to get reviews

5) TADA! web search says it's park and cruiser! perfect for the ubiquitous playground

This must be why the big boys keep redesigning. back and forth like a pendulum
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200 IQ ideas you’re hired
 
14320122:DanielHanka said:
I disagree. Prodigies has changed a lot. Candides too.

I would say that prodigies are more freestyle oriented all mountain skis. More snappier and buttery. And CTs are more for skiing and chargin.

So if you mostly wanna hit the park and occasionally shred groomers and stuff.. I'd suggest 2.0s mounted negative 2 or 3 cm from the dead center. Or as I use, the 3.0s, mounted negative 4cm from the dead center. And they just do it all.
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Thank you sir! Just picked up a pair of 20-21 Prod 2.0ʻs and was gonna Mount -1.5, ill just go for the -2. I rarely go through the Park for a full day anymore but feel like that will be most comfortable for my style.
 
14320075:gmantrooper said:
I am thinking about getting Factions, did you use the warranty? And how does it work?
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Fortunately I have not used their warranty. Sold my 2018 Ct2.0s in surprisingly good condition. w my 2020 Prodigy 2.0s managed to get a small edge crack during last season but rails will eventually do that to most skis, hasn't been an issue since I noticed it and heavily detuned the area.
 
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